Oman says U.S.-Iran nuclear talks planned for Saturday have been delayed, citing logistical reasons.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Oman has announced a postponement of planned weekend talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s nuclear program.
“For logistical reasons we are rescheduling the US Iran meeting provisionally planned for Saturday May 3rd,” Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi wrote Thursday on X. “New dates will be announced when mutually agreed.”
Al-Busaidi has mediated the ongoing negotiations, which aim to limit Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for U.S. sanctions relief. He gave no further details. Neither Washington nor Tehran immediately acknowledged the postponement.
The upcoming round was to be held in Rome. Two previous sessions occurred in Muscat. Talks have been led by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff.
Tensions remain high. U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened airstrikes if no deal is reached, while Iran hints at weaponization. Meanwhile, the U.S. continues “Operation Rough Rider” airstrikes in Yemen, and an explosion at an Iranian port Saturday killed over 70 people.